We had finally completed every single one of our exhausting exams. Meaning that we were finally able to take time off for our road trip. It was Terri who had had the wonderful idea. She had
suggested it, after finding me crying in the staircase of our dorm.

We weren’t even friends then, but she still took it upon herself to make me feel better. At first I accepted the plan only because I didn’t think she was serious, convinced she would forget
about it. To be honest, I had forgotten.

Or I had until I started receiving encouragement mail in the form of travel magazines, maps and various treats with post-it messages. She even sat silently beside me at the library when I
would go study. I felt very selfish. I felt like I wasted her time.

I looked at Terri as she waved at me from the rocky beach as she finished unpacking our camping gear.

Terri ran up to me, splashing me with water with every step she took, laughing. She hugged me and then whispered “Thank you. You have no idea how much I needed someone back then.”

I have read quite a few flash fiction stories, and I'm happy to say that yours was one of the better one's I've read to date. Flash Fiction may be short short fiction, but it is also one of the most difficult genres to write. I have written a few myself, so feel free to read and comment.

I look forward to reading more of your work.

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Sun, July 9th, 2017 1:01pm

Wow! Thank you for the compliment. Flash fiction is a style I discouvered recently with this contest, and I must say that I enjoy it very much. I will be sure to read and comment some of your stuff soon!

First off I want to congratulate you on winning the contest. That gold trophy badge looks beautiful on your profile. I've never thought about flash fiction before, either reading or writing it, but I have to say it's amazing how powerful words are in a shorter format.

I believe friendship can come out of nowhere to reach new heights in the instant of a second. Like in your story, crying turned to a smile in a second with the thought of a road trip, and that is the power of friendship. This story has a deep undertone, and for the word limit you had to use, a message is being spelt out, and it's a positive one.

I love the message, and for the length is rather compelling. This is great, and well done on winning. It's a brilliant achievement!

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Tue, August 8th, 2017 5:27pm

Thank you for taking the time to read this. This was my first flash fiction and I was surprised when I saw the results. I am truly happy I participated in this contest because it has made me realized how much I enjoy writing flash fiction. If you want to read some more of my flash fiction you can look "Short fiction collection" in my profile.

I am truly happy you like this piece. Friendship can be the most amazing of things for someone in a time of need. I think it's important to remember that real friendship is not just one way and as such, our impact in a relationship can be a lot more meaningful than we assume.